Economy, jobs and prices in Segeberg (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 92% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 228th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Segeberg?
The local economy produced €11.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Segeberg?
About 131,210 people worked in Segeberg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Segeberg?
In 2023, Segeberg recorded an unemployment rate of 4.9%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 194th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 4.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Segeberg?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Segeberg was 4.3% in 2023, 188th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 3.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Segeberg?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Segeberg was 31.6% in 2023, 197th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 29.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Segeberg?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Segeberg was €3,602 in 2023, 199th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,226.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Segeberg?
At 94.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Segeberg ranked 68th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 91.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Segeberg?
The purchasing power per resident in Segeberg was €30,641 in 2023, 109th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €24,431 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Segeberg?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Segeberg was 20.5% in 2023, 161st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 21.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Segeberg?
In 2023, Segeberg recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -22.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 112th lowest of 400 districts. It was -21.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Segeberg?
In 2023, Segeberg had 5.7 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 61st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 6.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Segeberg?
The largest part of the economy of Segeberg in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 26.9% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Segeberg?
Factories, mines and energy produced 23.2% of the value added in Segeberg in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Segeberg growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.0 billion in 2015 to €10.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 47% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Segeberg?
Of the 131,210 jobs located in Segeberg in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 2.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Segeberg?
The number of people working in Segeberg rose by 7.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 131,210.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Segeberg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Segeberg ranks 207 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 4.9% |
| 205 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.9% |
| 206 | Oberhavel | 4.9% |
| 207 | Segeberg | 4.9% |
| 208 | Ostholstein | 4.9% |
| 209 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 4.9% |
| 210 | Offenbach, Landkreis | 4.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Segeberg ranks 202 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Neunkirchen | €3,605 |
| 200 | Borken | €3,604 |
| 201 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,604 |
| 202 | Segeberg | €3,602 |
| 203 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €3,598 |
| 204 | Stormarn | €3,596 |
| 205 | Recklinghausen | €3,593 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Segeberg ranks 109 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,687 |
| 107 | Ammerland | €30,661 |
| 108 | Unterallgäu | €30,657 |
| 109 | Segeberg | €30,641 |
| 110 | Göppingen | €30,623 |
| 111 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €30,575 |
| 112 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,553 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Segeberg ranks 174 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %
| Rank | Area | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
| 172 | Freyung-Grafenau | 66.8% |
| 173 | Passau, Landkreis | 66.8% |
| 174 | Segeberg | 66.8% |
| 175 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
| 176 | Höxter | 66.7% |
| 177 | Regen | 66.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Segeberg ranks 232 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | Stormarn | 23.4% |
| 230 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.4% |
| 231 | Nienburg (Weser) | 23.2% |
| 232 | Segeberg | 23.2% |
| 233 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.2% |
| 234 | Aichach-Friedberg | 23.1% |
| 235 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 23.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Segeberg ranks 202 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Bad Kreuznach | 22.1% |
| 200 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.1% |
| 201 | Goslar | 22.1% |
| 202 | Segeberg | 22.1% |
| 203 | Barnim | 22.0% |
| 204 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
| 205 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Segeberg ranks 266 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | Miesbach | 20.3% |
| 264 | Ravensburg | 20.3% |
| 265 | Landsberg am Lech | 20.3% |
| 266 | Segeberg | 20.2% |
| 267 | Waldshut | 20.2% |
| 268 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 20.2% |
| 269 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 20.2% |
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